Government - State (Government & Defence) The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions, based in Canberra. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote, and share the national collection of art. Our Vision is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience, and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
WORKING AT THE GALLERY When you work at the National Gallery, you will be exposed to some of the world's leading Australian and international art and artists. We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking. The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times. We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
This role is in the Legal and Procurement team, responsible for the Gallery's procurement services. This team makes a significant contribution to strengthen the effectiveness of the Gallery's operations, governance, and compliance framework.
WHAT WILL YOU DO? In accordance with the APS Executive Level 1 work level standards, you will:
Provide proactive, user-centred advice and guidance on all matters within the position's remit, including the application of laws, rules and policies, as well as procurement processes, contract drafting, contract management, and other procurement compliance-related activities.Engage with the internal legal team on high risk, high value contract negotiation, as required.Facilitate the design of market sounding activities and procurement strategies and assist teams across the Gallery to develop the full suite of request and contract documentation, as required.Assist with less complex market assessment and negotiation activities.Undertake annual procurement planning activities with teams across the Gallery, as well as identifying and implementing business improvement activities.Update current, or draft new, procurement and contract related policies, guidelines, procedures, and processes, and support the development, maintenance, and improvement of the Gallery's procurement and contract management systems.ELIGIBILITY: Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.
Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.
Role specific mandatory qualifications certification and/or registrations include:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Law or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.Professional membership of relevant professional associations is desirable (e.g. CIPS, PASA, AICD).HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal. You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities, and experience.
An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
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